Panasonic KX-TS840 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Model No. KX-TS840

Integrated Telephone System

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Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for future reference.

Consulte “Guía Rápida en Español”, página 22.

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customers in the USA or Puerto Rico.

Introduction

Accessory information .........................3

Important Information

For your safety ....................................4

Important safety instructions ...............4

For best performance ..........................4

Other information ................................4

Specifications ......................................5

Preparation

Controls ...............................................6

Connections ........................................7

Initial setting ........................................7

Making/Answering Calls

Making calls ........................................8

Answering calls ...................................8

Useful features during a call ...............9

One-Touch Dialer

One-touch dialer ...............................11

Speed Dialer

Speed dialer ......................................13

Special Programming

Call restriction ...................................14

Changing the unit password .............14

Useful Information

Optional headset ...............................15

Desk mount setup .............................16

Wall mount setup ..............................17

Troubleshooting ................................19

FCC and other information ................20

Guía Rápida en Español

Guía rápida en español .....................22

Appendix

Customer services ............................25

Warranty (For United States and Puerto

Rico) ..................................................26

Index

Index..................................................28

Attach your purchase receipt here.

Introduction

For your future reference

ecommend keeping a record of the following information to assist with any repair

We r under warranty.

Serial No. Date of purchase

(found on the bottom of the unit)

Name and address of dealer

Accessory information

Supplied accessories

rder replacement accessories, please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for

To o sales information (page 25).

No. Accessory item Quantity

A Handset

B Handset cord

C Telephone line cord

Order no. : PQJXF1002Z (White)

PQJXF1001Z (Black)

r no. : PQJA10152Z

Orde

r no. : PQJA10075Z

Orde

A B C

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Important Information

For your safety

prevent severe injury and loss of life/

To property, read this section carefully before using the product to ensure proper and safe operation of your product.

WARNING

Installation

R To

prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or any type of moisture.

R Unplug this unit from power outlets if it

emits smoke, an abnormal smell or makes unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped and contact the Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262).

Operating safeguards

R Do

not disassemble the product.

R Do not spill liquids (detergents, cleansers,

etc.) onto the telephone line cord plug, or allow it to become wet at all. This may cause a fire. If the telephone line cord plug becomes wet, immediately pull it from the telephone wall jack, and do not use.

R Do not excessively pull the corded handset

cord from the base unit. This may cause the base unit to fall, resulting in injury.

CAUTION

Installation and location

R Never install telephone wiring during an

electrical storm.

R Never install telephone line jacks in wet

locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

R Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or

terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

R Use caution when installing or modifying

telephone lines.

R This product is unable to make calls when

the call restriction feature is turned on (only phone numbers stored in the unit as emergency numbers can be called).

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Important safety

structions

When using your product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For best performance

Environment

R Th

e product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration.

R The product should not be exposed to

direct sunlight.

R Do not place heavy objects on top of the

product.

R The product should be kept away from heat

sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 0 °C (32 °F) or greater than 40 °C (104 °F). Damp basements should also be avoided.

Routine care

pe the outer surface of the product

R Wi

with a soft moist cloth.

R Do not use benzine, thinner, or any

abrasive powder.

Other information

Notice for product disposal, transfer, or

turn

R This product can store your private/

confidential information. To protect your privacy/confidentiality, we recommend that you erase information such as one-touch

dial, speed dial or caller list entries from the

(3 21/32 inches x 6 77/

100

inches x 8 21/32 inches )

mem

ory before you dispose of, transfer, or

return the product.

Information on Disposal in other Countries

side the European Union

out

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Specifications

R Pow

er source:

From telephone line

R Dimensions (H x W x D):

Approx. 93 mm x 172 mm x 220 mm

R Mass (Weight):

Approx. 567.5 g (1.25 lb.)

R Operating conditions:

0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F-104 °F), 20 % – 80 % relative air humidity (dry)

Note:

R Design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

R The illustrations in these instructions may

vary slightly from the actual product.

Important Information

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MUT

SP-

PHON

HEA

DSE

EMERGENCY

FLASH

ABC

DEF

JKL

GHI

MNO

TUV

OPER

PQRS

VOL.

TONE

HOLD/MODE

DIAL LOCK/EXIT

REDIAL

PAUSE

PROGRAM

AUT

O/LOWER

23 8

Preparation

Controls

A Headset jack (page 15) L MMUTEN (page 9) B MEXITN C MHOLD/MODEN

D MREDIALN E MPROGRAMN

F MAUTO/LOWERN

G MPAUSEN H RINGER indicator (page 8) R RINGER selector (page 9) I Dial key buttons/Memory station

J MGN (TONE) (page 10) K MFLASHN

(page 11, 13) M MSP-PHONEN (Speakerphone) (page

10, 14)

(page 7, 9,

8, 9, 11, 12, 13) MHEADSETN (page 15)

N STATUS indicator (SP-PHONE/Mute/

(page 8)

(page 7, 9,

10, 11, 12, 13, 14)

13)

(page 8, 11, 13) Q One-touch dial buttons (page 11)

(page 11, 12,

Hold/Program/Headset) (page 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14,

15)

O VOL. (Volume) MDN

MCN (page 8,

15)

P MEMERGENCYN

(page 11, 14)

S Desk mount/Wall mount adaptor

mbers (page 13)

(page 16, 17) R The adaptor is a removable

(page 9, 10)

attachment for desk stand or wall mounting use.

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DSL/ADSL filter*

To single-line telephone jack (RJ11C)

Preparation

Connections

nnect the handset cord (A) to the handset and the unit. Connect the telephone

C line cord until it clicks into the unit and telephone line jack (B). After line connection, lift the handset to check for a dial tone.

R Use only a Panasonic handset for KX-TS840. R U

se only the supplied telephone line cord. Using another telephone line cord may

not allow the unit to work properly.

*DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is required if you have DSL/ADSL service.

Initial setting

Dialing mode

you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your telephone line service. The default setting is TONE. TONE: For tone dial service. PULSE: For rotary/pulse dial service.

1 Lift the handset. 2 MPROGRAMN

R Status indicator light will start

double flashing at an interval.

3 MHOLD/MODEN ® M3N 4 To select TONE, press M1N.

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To select PULSE, press M2N.

OGRAMN

5 MPR

R A long beep sounds. R Status indicator light will turn OFF.

6 When finished, hang up.

Making/Answering Calls

Making calls

ft the handset and dial the phone

1 L

number.

2 When you finish talking, place the

handset on the cradle.

Using the speakerphone

-PHONEN

1 MS

R Status indicator light will turn ON.

2 Dial a phone number.

R Speak alternately with the other

party.

R If you have misdialed, press

MSP-PHONEN and start again

from step 1.

3 When you finish talking, press

MSP-PHONEN. R Status indicator light will turn OFF.

Note:

R For best performance, use the

speakerphone in a quiet environment. If necessary, adjust the speaker volume.

R You can switch to the handset by

lifting it up. To switch back to the speakerphone, press MSP-PHONEN and place the handset on the cradle.

Adjusting the handset or the speaker

lume

Press VOL.MDN or VOL.MCN repeatedly while talking. R After hanging up, the volume level will

be saved.

To redial the last number dialed (32

gits max.)

1 Lift the handset or press

MSP-PHONEN. R Status indicator light will turn ON

after pressing MSP-PHONEN.

EDIALN

2 MR

R R

edial will dial the last number

you dialed manually.

3 When you finish talking, place the

handset on the cradle or press

MSP-PHONEN. R Status indicator light will turn OFF

after pressing MSP-PHONEN.

Pause (for PBX/long distance service us

ers)

A pause is sometimes required when making calls using a PBX or long distance service. Example: If you need to dial the line access number 9 when making outside calls with a PBX:

1 Lift the handset or press

MSP-PHONEN. R Status indicator light will turn ON

after pressing MSP-PHONEN.

2 M9N ® MPAUSEN 3 Dial the phone number.

Note:

R A 3.5 second pause is inserted each

time MPAUSEN is pressed. Repeat as needed to create longer pauses.

Answering calls

en a call is being received, the unit

h rings and the ringer indicator flashes quickly. You can answer the call by simply lifting the handset.

Using the speakerphone

-PHONEN

1 MSP

R Status indicator light will turn ON.

2 When you finish talking, press

MSP-PHONEN. R Status indicator light will turn OFF.

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OFF HIGH

RINGER

LOW

OFF HIGH

RINGER

LOW

OFF HIGH

RINGER

LOW

OFF HIGH

RINGER

LOW

OFF HIGH

RINGER

LOW

OFF HIGH

RINGER

LOW

OFF HIGH

RINGER

LOW

OFF HIGH

RINGER

LOW

OFF HIGH

RINGER

LOW

OFF HIGH

RINGER

LOW

Making/Answering Calls

Note:

R Th

e ringer indicator will flash when

– a telephone number is dialed using

another phone which is in PULSE mode, or

– someone picks up or hangs up

another phone connected to the same phone line.

This is normal.

Adjusting the unit ringer volume

u can select the ringer volume to

Yo HIGH, LOW or OFF. The default setting is HIGH.

o release hold, lift the handset if

2 T

he handset is on the cradle.

OR Press MHOLD/MODEN if the handset is off the cradle. OR Press MSP-PHONEN if using the speakerphone.

Note:

R If another phone is connected to the

same line, you can also take the call by lifting the handset.

To turn the music on/off

ft the handset.

1 Li 2 MPROGRAMN

R Status indicator light will start

double flashing at an interval.

3 MHOLD/MODEN ® M4N 4 To select ON, press M1N.

or To select OFF, press M2N.

5 MPROGRAMN

R A long beep sounds. R Status indicator light will turn OFF.

6 When finished, hang up.

Mute

Useful features during

call

Hold

is feature allows you to put an outside

call on hold.

1 Press MHOLD/MODEN during an

outside call. R If using the handset, you can

place it on the cradle.

R Status indicator light will start

flashing slowly.

R During the hold, both party will

hear music.

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ile mute is turned on, you can hear the other party, but the other party cannot hear you.

1 During an outside call, press

MMUTEN. R Status indicator light will start

flashing quickly.

2 To return to the conversation, press

MMUTEN. R Status indicator light will stop

flashing.

Flash

MFL

ASHN allows you to use the special

features of your host PBX such as

Making/Answering Calls

transferring an extension call, or ac

cessing optional telephone services.

Flash time

e flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. The default setting is 600ms.

1 Lift the handset. 2 MPROGRAMN

R Status indicator light will start

double flashing at an interval.

3 MHOLD/MODEN ® M2N 4 Press M0N to M9N or MGN to select the

desired setting.

M1N: 80

M4N: 11

M7N: 25

MGN: 60

0ms

M2N: 90ms

M5N: 160ms

M8N: 300ms

M0N: 700ms

M3N: 100ms

M6N: 200ms

M9N: 400ms

5 MPROGRAMN

R A

long beep sounds.

R Status indicator light will turn OFF.

6 When finished, hang up.

Note:

R Pl

ease contact your service provider/ telephone company for details and availability of this service in your area.

Temporary tone dialing (for

tary/pulse service users)

You can temporarily switch the dialing mode to tone when you need to access touch-tone services (for example, answering services, telephone banking services, etc.). Press MGN (TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing.

For call waiting service users

use call waiting, you must first subscribe to the call waiting service of your service provider/telephone company. This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on the phone. If you receive a call while on the phone, you will hear a call waiting tone.

1 Press MFLASHN to answer the 2nd

call.

2 To switch between calls, press

MFLASHN.

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Panasonic KX-TS840 User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Accessory information

Important Information

For your safety

For best performance

Other information

Specifications

Preparation

Controls

Connections

Initial setting

Making/Answering Calls

Making calls

Answering calls